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Becky: Director of the Land O’Lakes Test Kitchen, a job she loves.

Becky has spent her entire career cooking and baking, which are also her favorite hobbies outside of work. For her, time spent in the kitchen not only relieves stress, but is lots of fun as well. Becky’s love for baking began as a child, standing on a chair next her mom, adding ingredients and mixing up dough.

Recipe Comments & Reviews

I made this for a church dinner and didn't get to clean the knife off and it was gone --it didn't take long for anyone to grab it up -- it was excellent -- made it at least twice more and would make it again. Loved it!

Posted Dec 12 2014
by Eileen

This was a lovely dessert, but I don't care for the toffee bits. I prefer a smooth truffle. I love coffee desserts so I added 2 tsp instant coffee granules to the crust and to the topping, and for a special flavor, I substituted 2 tsp rum extract for the vanilla. This is much more to my liking as the coffee seems to cut down on the sweetness as well as give it the flavor that I enjoy. I will be making several of these to give as gifts for the holidays.

Posted Sep 28 2012
by Rose

I made this for Easter. It's fabulous! My husband said it's the best dessert I have ever made!

Posted Apr 27 2011
by Suzanne

I am so glad I tried this recipe. This was the first time I ever made a cheesecake. It was very easy to make, and the the taste and texture are fantastic! The ganache topping is an extra bonus. My friends and family loved it. I will definitely make this cheesecake again!

Posted Apr 09 2011
by Alisa

FANTASTIC SEEMS COMPLICATED, BUT JUST FLOWS ALONG. THE BEST IN A LONG TIME

Posted Apr 07 2011
by PAT

Check spelling on the above mentioned recipe. Sound wonderful and I am going to try and make it.

Posted Nov 15 2010
by Myra

yum yum....make it just like they say to do....will be a party desert for a long time...

Posted Nov 12 2010
by marian

MY GUEST'S LOVED IT. FOR ME, IT'S TOO RICH AND TOO CHOCOLATY. THE ONLY TIME I WOULD MAKE THIS AGAIN IS IF A FRIEND OF MINE REQUESTED IT. SOMETIME'S SHE HAS ME BAKE OR MAKE HER DESSERT'S FOR HER WHEN SHE IS HAVING GUEST'S.JCB

Posted Aug 04 2010
by Joanne

This cake looks beautiful! Everyone loved it but I found it a tad too rich and I'm a chocolate lover. I might try it again with a blend of white or milk chocolate. I'll definitely use this crust with my other cheesecake recipes - it's amazing; it cuts beautifully, doesn't crumble or break.

Posted Jan 12 2010
by Elsa

Excellent!!!!!!! My Belgian husband love it and so did I!!!!!! So super moist.

Posted Nov 11 2009
by Camille

This is decadent and really special!

Posted Oct 23 2009
by Linda

Absolutely to die for! Everyone loved this cheesecake.

Posted Oct 06 2009
by Iris

This cheesecake has it all! Deep, rich, truffly lightness, and crunch with the shortcake and toffee. It has been a huge hit every time I've served it, and won the blue ribbon at the company bake sale!

Posted Sep 07 2009
by Susan

I made this for a special tea. It looked so professional that everyone thought that I purchased it from a bakery! Not only did it look wonderful, but it was absolutely delicious, too! I would definitely make this again.

Posted May 03 2009
by Elaine

Made this for New Years. My family just loved it. It is delicious! Will make again.

Posted Jan 06 2009
by Cindy

This cake was a huge hit last Christmas. I'm more of a Vanilla lover and yet, I thought this was terrific!

Posted Nov 18 2008
by Joann

This is one of my family's favorite recipes. It is very easy to prepare and looks beautiful every time. Friends are always quick to request this at get togethers. A dream for chocolate and cheesecake lovers both.

From The Test Kitchen Blog

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After a long, busy day of work and errands, the last thing I want to do when I get home is cook a meal. I usually end up throwing together a quick salad, but, during these cold winter days, a cold salad just won’t cut it. Enter Slow Cooker Rustic Beef Stew. This recipe let me do minimal prep, leave for the day and come home to a hot and satisfying meal with minimal clean up. More ...

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